Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Youth (K01)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for early-career researchers conducting original research on preventing interpersonal violence and suicide among children and youth. Eligible applicants include individuals with a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent) and up to 4 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience. The research must be novel and focus on primary prevention strategies. Applicants must secure a mentoring relationship with an experienced investigator at their institution. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. The research can be conducted at academic medical centers, universities, research institutes, or other eligible institutions nationwide.
This award supports early-stage researchers in establishing independent research careers in violence and suicide prevention science. Projects should address prevention of child abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, youth suicide, or related interpersonal violence topics. The grant provides salary support, research funds, and mentoring resources. International research is not supported under this mechanism.
Program description
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) helps researchers develop skills in violence prevention research. The goal is to support scientists in becoming independent researchers. Applicants must propose a research project that focuses on at least one of the following NCIPC research priorities related to interpersonal violence and suicide affecting children and youth (birth to age 17). These research priorities include adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence (including teen dating violence), sexual violence, suicide, and cross-cutting preventions (i.e. examining two or more of these priority topics). For more information, see https://www.cdc.gov/injury-violence-prevention/programs/research-priorities.html. Applicants are encouraged to explore multiple forms of interpersonal violence and/or suicide among children or youth, community factors that increase the risk of interpersonal violence and/or suicide, and the practical relevance of the research for prevention and intervention efforts.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Researcher (independent)
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 R&R (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (research plan and approach)
- Mentor Agreement Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Strategy and Specific Aims
- Budget and Justification
- Institutional Support Letter
Program contact
- 👤 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
- 📧 ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-498-2015
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.136 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$34,000,000
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$31,738,059
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$30,693,766
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$28,459,850
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$28,222,200
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$26,704,737
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$26,450,431
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$26,071,385
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$26,070,052
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$25,767,710
Top States by Funding
- DC 6 awards $120.7M
- OH 5 awards $95.2M
- GA 4 awards $80.9M
- FL 4 awards $68.0M
- PA 3 awards $65.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.136). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $456,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $458,397,564 | |
| 2026 est. | $458,397,564 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this K01 award?
You must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent) with no more than 4 years of postdoctoral experience. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
What research topics are supported?
This grant funds primary prevention research on interpersonal violence and suicide among children and youth. Examples include child abuse prevention, intimate partner violence prevention, sexual violence prevention, and youth suicide prevention strategies.
Do I need a mentor to apply?
Yes, you must identify and secure commitment from an experienced research mentor at your institution who will provide guidance during your research career development period.
What does this grant fund?
The award typically covers researcher salary, supplies and equipment, personnel costs, travel, and indirect costs. It does not fund clinical trials or treatment interventions.
How much funding is available?
K01 awards from CDC typically provide annual budgets sufficient for 1-2 years of salary support plus research costs. Check the funding opportunity announcement for current award amounts.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on novel, prevention-focused research questions with clear public health significance for violence and suicide prevention.
- Build a strong mentoring plan that shows how your mentor will support your transition to research independence.
- Demonstrate feasibility by including preliminary data or strong rationale for your proposed prevention approaches.
- Align your project with CDC priorities in preventing interpersonal violence and suicide among youth and children.
- Follow all format and budget guidelines in the funding opportunity announcement to avoid administrative dismissal.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing treatment or clinical intervention studies instead of primary prevention research. Applying without a committed mentor or with an insufficiently detailed mentoring plan. Exceeding 4 years of postdoctoral experience or lacking required doctoral degree credentials.
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